Update: Idaho police ID vehicle in Nampa hit-and-run; victim’s condition worsens
The Nampa Police Department said in a press release Friday that it has identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run last week that left an elderly woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The woman’s medical condition has worsened, according to the release.
Police say the car, a silver or gray Dodge Caliber, model year 2007-09, was traveling north on 11th Ave. S. when the accident occurred at the intersection with 12th Ave. S. last Thursday. The vehicle then fled north on 12th Ave. S., away from the scene, and then westbound on 2nd St. S. to Caldwell Boulevard.
The car will be missing its passenger-side mirror and will have damage to the passenger-side front fender, police said in the release. There was a bumper sticker under the rear license plate. Police released a photo of the Caliber.
Anyone with information or possibly video from the area, or from the route the vehicle traveled as it fled, should contact Nampa Police Officer Angela Phillips at 208-468-5310, Detective Chad Benson at 208-468-5584, Nampa Dispatch at 208-465-2257 option 2, or Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS(2677). Leave a tip online at 343COPS.com.
Below is the original story from Nov. 5.
The Nampa Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a hit-and-run incident on Thursday morning that left an elderly woman with life-threatening injuries.
At 11:37 a.m., police responded to the scene of the crash near the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 12th Street South. Police believe the suspect’s vehicle is a light-colored Dodge Caliber, and the vehicle will be missing its passenger-side mirror and might have other damage.
The woman was transported to an area hospital.
Anyone with information or possible video from the surrounding area is asked to contact Nampa Police officer Angela Phillips at 208-468-5310 or Nampa dispatch at 208-465-2257 option 2. Tips may also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS(2677) or leave a web tip at 343COPS.com.
This story was originally published November 5, 2020 at 1:57 PM.
